Pathology · Multiple Systems · Easy
Spore
Meaning: Tough, dormant form of some bacteria or fungi that resists heat, drying and disinfectants.
In practice: Alcohol gel does not kill Clostridioides difficile spore forms, so handwashing is required.
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Two questions on related pathology words.
Which word means: Incomplete or underdeveloped growth of an organ or tissue, leaving it smaller than normal.
Answer: Hypoplasia
Which word means: Common benign tumour composed of mature fat cells under the skin.
Answer: Lipoma
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